Caroline Antoinette Tramdberg, daughter of Christian Tramdberg and Catherine (Beck) Tranmdberg, was born at Bornholm, Denmark, February 15, 1840, and departed this life at her home in Roberts, Illinois, Monday, March 13, 1922, aged 82 years and 26 days.
For twenty-five years she lived in her home town and then on Tuesday, May 2, 1865, she was united in marriage to James M. Johnson and they began their honeymoon trip to America. They first settled in Washington County, Illinois, where they lived until 1871 when they came to Ford County which has been her home for 51 years. For many years they lived on a farm north of Melvin but several years ago they purchased a home in Roberts and were preparing to move to it when Mr. Johnson met with an accident that cost him his life. Mrs. Johnson and her daughter Miss Mae then moved to the new home and have lived here since.
For the past five years the deceased has been an invalid and has been confined to the house most of this time. She suffered from a fall and has been a constant sufferer for all these years.
She was a member of the Roberts Congregational Church and was an earnest and enthusiastic worker in all the departments of church activities although it was seldom she enjoyed the privileges of attending church services. She was a patient sufferer and a faithful friend to those who knew her best. Only a few weeks ago the Ladies Aid of the Church sent her many remembrances of her 82nd birthday. She was the oldest member of the Roberts Branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and was always faithful in her allegiance to that cause.
Mrs. Johnson leaves to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs. Denji J. Nelson of Glenn Ellyn, Illinois, and Mrs. Mae Christopherson of Roberts. Also two grandchildren. Besides these relatives she leaves a host of friends who join the family in sorrow.
The funeral service was held at the home Thursday afternoon, March 16th, Rev. William Hainsworth officiating. The remains were then laid to rest in Melvin Cemetery.
-- Roberts Herald. 22 March 1922.
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